I'm Dreaming Of...

Leading the Music...

Football Field Goals...

Surrendering to Sleep...

Football Field Goals...Again...

Maybe a Manicure?

MeRrY ChRiStMaS

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year!

For Aunt Suzanne

Every Girl Needs Her Own "Red-Diva-Dress"

What's Up With Werther's?

I just wanted to know- is it every elderly person's favorite candy? Since I started training at a different clinic, I now have a pocket full of Werther's Original Candies!

(I mean, it was my grandparent's favorite too...)

Do YoU BeLiEvE?

Caution-Note to Reader: Text and Material May Not Be Suitable For Lil' Youngsters.

During this last week, I have been asked on several different occasions about when and how I "found out" about the jolly old man in the red suit. I recalled this memory:

As pathetic as this may sound...I think I was 11 or 12...maybe even 13 years of age when I discovered that Santa, was not Santa. I remember shopping with my parents and eagerly pointing out this cute, hairy, puppet that would walk around, bob his head ect...I wanted it desperately. Several weeks later, I was looking under my mom's sewing machine box to finish a pillow I had made (that's about the only thing I can sew...) and I saw the PUPPET! The one I wanted! The one I had asked for! I was so excited! I acted like I hadn't seen a thing...went on my merry way and waited for Christmas morning to arrive. It came- and as all of us girls rushed out to the living room to see what Santa had brought us, there it was. The Puppet. Sitting next to my stocking. Next to the candies and socks, that Santa brought. THAT SANTA BROUGHT! Wait a second...but I thought Mom had it under the sewing... but Santa brought...

So, there I was...a young, naive 12 year old- who really believed in Santa...I want to say that my heart broke a little at that very moment...

What have I learned since that that day? Many years later?

Believe. Believe and have faith in that which you can not see. Or who you can not see. He is there. Always there. Always listening and watching, seeing if we are naughty or nice.

He will be there Christmas morning, and every day after that...

Pretty Baby

How I love my pretty baby...honest, to goodness I do.

Clara- 8 weeks.

8 Weeks

Clara is 8 weeks old today! We can't believe how fast it has gone!

Clara is 10 lbs. and 23 inches long.

30%-weight. 70%-height. 80%-head

She is starting to smile and "talk" more. Loves music and cuddle time.

Still eats like a champ! We Love our Lil' Hiccup!

Clara's First Flight

Clara's first flight with Mom to California.

She was a perfect angel on the airplane!

Fun with the lil' girlers!

I was so happy to attend Katie's and Emma's Dance recital! Brava!

Thanks Sorensen Family for a wonderful trip!

A Happy Camper.

"Thank you for being a part of this special day! I am so happy and blessed to be with family and friends! I love you!"

Clara's Special Day

Clara's Special Day.

The Happy Grandparents and Parents.

Four Generations.

Thank you for sharing this day with us.

We love you.

Clara's Blessing Day

Clara's beautiful dress, made by Grandma Norby.

She was an angel while being blessed.

GIVE THANKS.

I am thankful for-

An incredible husband- who is my best friend and love of my life.

Our sweet baby, Clara. Our world is brighter with you in it.

Family and Friends that are ever so supportive and loving.

Maestro- even though he's smelly, he still melts my heart when he sings with me.

Late night feedings with Clara- now that I am back to work, I cherish this quiet time to bond with her.

Employment for Ryan and I (especially me starting a new position that will allow me to be home 4 days of the week)- being self-sufficient is a blessing.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the endless blessings that come from living it.

Ryan's truck that refuses to give up- small repairs are manageable.

Music- it expresses what words can not.

"Count your many blessings, name them one by one,

and it will surprise you what the Lord has done."

ReD oR bLuE?

Sunday Best

Clara is dolled up, dressed in her Sunday best. I love dressing this lil' girl up!

Don't you just want to kiss those adorable cheekers? She is getting so big!

OnE mOnTh

Our lil' Clara is one month today! Here are a few updates on our sweet Hiccup!

Still has the hiccups. (Mama does too.)

Loves the sound of music.

Has smiled once...not due to gas!

Burps like her mama, toots like her daddy!

Is a cuddle bug...I love this!

Is 20th percentile for height and weight, 70th for her head!

Is keeping her mama's blue eyes...so far.

Eats like a champ- 4 ounces!

Starting to follow with her eyes-recognizes voices.

Has her daddy wrapped around her finger! Her LONG Piano fingers!

We Love Our Clara! She is such a blessing!

Our New Callings

From the moment this angel was placed in our arms,

we knew our lives would be changed...for the better.

I am completely and eternally in love with this man and this sweet lil' girl.

I never knew how incredible this calling would be...I am humbled that God would give me this gift and the opportunity to be a mother.

"As a child of God, I've learned this truth...a Family is Forever."